Netflix Scoots Up To The Big Kids’ Table With 2013 Emmy Nominations

The nominees for the 65th Annual Emmy awards almost got lost in the shuffle of nerdy things happening at Comic-Con this morning, with everyone you’d expect getting nominated for the honor of being good at TV. The real story, however, is Netflix. In spite of having every mistake they make trotted out, scrutinized, and vilified by a bloodthirsty media, the streaming service continues to get everything that matters right. They can officially consider themselves in league with the networks now that they’ve been nominated for both House of Cards and Arrested Development.

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie
Michael Douglas, Behind the Candelabra
Matt Damon, Behind the CandelabraToby Jones, The Girl
Benedict Cumberbatch, Parade’s End
Al Pacino, Phil Spector

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie
Jessica Lange, American Horror Story: AsylumLaura Linney, The Big C: HereafterHelen Mirren, Phil Spector
Sigourney Weaver, Political Animals
Elisabeth Moss, Top of the Lake